TEAM CSR would like to thank the 20 Croatian fans that came out to Alpine Village Wednesday afternoon for the Croatia-Ireland friendly. It was a great showing for a midweek game and we hope to continue our presence at the Torrance, Ca-based German restaurant and bar. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-IRELAND RECAP FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND
By 144 CommentsDRAGO SOPTA/CROPIX: IT WAS A FRUSTRATING DAY FOR CROATIA IN IRELAND There's not much to say after that Croatia-Ireland friendly. Not much happened. The ball was kicked around and Croatia couldn't put any quality chances on frame. Ivan Perišić was left on the bench and Niko Kranjčar squandered two chances in front of the net. Ivica Olić is nowhere near top form and Darijo … [Read more...] about CROATIA PLAY SNOOZE-FEST IN IRELAND
3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 15 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 5-7... Slaven Belupo [ 0-2 ] Dinamo Zagreb NET.hr/ Ante Rukavina's double sealed the win for Dinamo on Saturday Dinamo Zagreb kept their perfect record in the Prva Liga this season with a 2-0 away victory against Slaven Belupo on Saturday. All that was needed for the victory was a first half double from ante … [Read more...] about 3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
CROATIA CRASH, GIFT GUATEMALA PASS
By 47 CommentsCROATIA U-20 GOALIE MATEJ DELAČ SHOWED MORE EMOTION AFTER THE GUATEMALA LOSS THAN THE WHOLE TEAM DID DURING THE ENTIRE TOURNEMANT First, Croatia lose to Saudi Arabia. Then they got crushed by a better Nigeria side. But losing 1-0 to Guatemala? It's obvious the U-20 Croatia side was not mentally prepared for this tournament. They can blame not having their best players; and … [Read more...] about CROATIA CRASH, GIFT GUATEMALA PASS
HAJDUK CAN’T BREAK ANTI-FOOTBALL STOKE
By 87 CommentsThe 'anti-football' show is finally over in Split. That's the good news. The bad news? Hajduk's Europa League season has ended before it even began. With Stoke City winning the first leg in England 1-0, all the Brits needed was a scoreless draw in Croatia to clinch a berth into the next round; and that's exactly what they played for. THE DAGGER Hajduk controlled … [Read more...] about HAJDUK CAN’T BREAK ANTI-FOOTBALL STOKE
VARAŽDIN’S EURO RUN OVER
By 7 CommentsGOLUBAR (BLUE) SCORES IN FRONT OF A SMALL VARAŽDIN CROWD Game 1 of the Croatian Europa League triple-header has started out in offensive fashion as Varaždin and Dinamo Bucharest scored three goals collectively in the first 30 minutes of the match. NK Varaždin goalie Denis Krklec was not able to clear the shot out of his own box on two occasions in the first half vs. Dinamo … [Read more...] about VARAŽDIN’S EURO RUN OVER
YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA
By 20 CommentsAfter a 2-0 loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match of Group D play, Croatia's U-20 team once again failed to impress against a much stronger Nigerian side at the 2011 Under-20 World Cup. Hajduk defender, but current Karlovac loanee Mario Tičinović, had a horrific game as he stood in 'no man's land' to keep Nigeria's Kayode onside for an easy tap-in past Croatian keeper Matej … [Read more...] about YOUNG GUNS SINKING IN COLUMBIA
OHHHHH CANADA!
By 35 CommentsTEAM CSR, headed by Southern California natives Denis Svirčić and Ante Kvartuč, are headed north of the border to beautful Toronto, CANADA for the Croatian qualifiers vs. Malta and Israel the first week of September. We had a blast year hanging out with the Croatian contingent from New York at Cafe Bar Scorpio in Astoria, Long Island and want to do it all over again this … [Read more...] about OHHHHH CANADA!
MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER
By 28 CommentsAfter absolutely dominating the match for the first 20 minutes through possession and chances, Croatia fell asleep and finall conceded a Saudi Arabia goal in the 54', after going into halftime scoreless. Croatian goalie and Chelsea FC property Matej Delač was lucky not to have been called for a penalty in the box during the first half as he clumsily brought down a Saudi player … [Read more...] about MLADI VATRENI STUMBLE IN WC OPENER
